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Definition of Dispraisingly
1. adv. By way of dispraise.
Definition of Dispraisingly
1. Adverb. By way of dispraise. ¹
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Definition of Dispraisingly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dispraisingly
Literary usage of Dispraisingly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare (1883)
"Michael Cassio, 70 That came a-wooing with you, and so many a time, When I have
spoken of you dispraisingly, Hath ta'en your part,—to have so much to do To ..."
2. The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne (1887)
"... (speaking dispraisingly) sayeth that there may be some wit in it for aught he
knows, but no judgment at all. ..."